Waec Geography 1989 Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• WAEC 1989

The South-eastern scarplands of Nigeria can best be described as lying

A. West of the wester uplands
B. West of the Cross River basin
C. South of the southern coastland
D. North of the plateau of Chad basin
E. At the centre of the eastern highlands

Question 32:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following poses the greatest problem to agriculture in the north-estern part of Nigeria?

A. Land tenure system
B. Lack of mechanised tools
C. Desert encroachment
D. Sparse farming population
E. Inadequate capital

Question 33:

• WAEC 1989

Which of the following Nigeria rivers provides the longest distance of internal waterways?

A. Cross
B. Benue
C. Siluko
D. Ogun
E. Wase

Question 34:

• WAEC 1989

Jos experiences a moderate temperature compared with other places on the same latitude in Nigeria because it

A. Is close to the River Niger which exerts some moderating influence on its weather
B. Is on a high altitude
C. Receives relief rain most of the time
D. Lies at the convergence of two different air masses
E. Is surrounded by dense vegetation

Question 35:

• WAEC 1989

Textiles industries are best located in the northern part of Nigeria because of the

A. Availability of cotton
B. High demand for cotton materials
C. Availability of capital
D. Availability of heavy machinery
E. Easy accessibility to the area